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No optimism for inter-Korean unification in Japan

No optimism for inter-Korean unification in Japan

Peace in its neighborhood would be welcomed, but Tokyo sees little hope

No optimism for inter-Korean unification in Japan
Rob York
Rob York December 14, 2015
Are PUST students potential North Korean hackers?

Are PUST students potential North Korean hackers?

Debate centers on whether PUST serves helpful role even if grads are recruited to hack

Are PUST students potential North Korean hackers?
JH Ahn
JH Ahn | Rob York December 13, 2015
North Korea: Poor from the beginning

North Korea: Poor from the beginning

Soviet records indicate N.Korean economic edge in the ‘50s could be a myth

North Korea: Poor from the beginning
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov December 13, 2015
North Korea or China: Who threatens Japan?

North Korea or China: Who threatens Japan?

Experts on Tokyo’s relations divided over which is more intimidating

North Korea or China: Who threatens Japan?
Rob York
Rob York December 10, 2015
In Northeast China, overworked performers sent home to Pyongyang

In Northeast China, overworked performers sent home to Pyongyang

Pyongyang Art Troupe lasts just one year in the disillusioning conditions of the Hunchun hotel

In Northeast China, overworked performers sent home to Pyongyang
NK News
NK News December 8, 2015
U.S. sanctions KPA unit, shipping companies, N. Koreans overseas
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U.S. sanctions KPA unit, shipping companies, N. Koreans overseas

New designations include individuals abroad and OMM-affiliated shipping companies

U.S. sanctions KPA unit, shipping companies, N. Koreans overseas
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 8, 2015
Syria, Iran among N. Korea’s “resilient” customers – Berger
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Syria, Iran among N. Korea’s “resilient” customers – Berger

New book highlights areas of ongoing cooperation despite sanctions regimes

Syria, Iran among N. Korea’s “resilient” customers – Berger
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 7, 2015
What Chinese experts think of U.S., S.Korea’s N.Korea approaches

What Chinese experts think of U.S., S.Korea’s N.Korea approaches

Scholars, observers think Trustpolitik has potential; ‘strategic patience’ not so much

What Chinese experts think of U.S., S.Korea’s N.Korea approaches
Rob York
Rob York December 7, 2015
U.S.-Iran deal could lead to more Iranian oil in N. Korea
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U.S.-Iran deal could lead to more Iranian oil in N. Korea

Easing Iranian oil sanctions could see more exports or re-exports from China: Congressional report

U.S.-Iran deal could lead to more Iranian oil in N. Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 7, 2015
School life of Pyongyang Foreigners’ School revealed in video

School life of Pyongyang Foreigners’ School revealed in video

Quality of education has improved, but propaganda on Kims remained constant

School life of Pyongyang Foreigners’ School revealed in video
JH Ahn
JH Ahn December 4, 2015